Scottie Scheffler’s 2025 season has been anything but smooth sailing. After displaying a strange mix of improvement and utter frustration last Saturday at TPC Sawgrass, questions are swirling about his form heading into the next stretch of the season. With key tournaments on the horizon, the pressure is mounting. Scheffler set out to defend his Players Championship title in March, eyeing a three-peat after back-to-back wins in 2023 and 2024. But this time, the magic wasn’t there—he settled for a tie at 20th, a far cry from his past dominance.

Against all odds, he’s back in action. Shaking off his “Christmas Curse” wrist injury, the 2024 Masters champ is gearing up for a packed 2025 season. With stops in Houston, a title defense at Bay Hill, and a shot at back-to-back green jackets, he’s ready to chase greatness. Can he rise to the challenge?

For 2025, the Texan golfer’s immediate focus will be on the Texas Children’s Houston Open, where he has officially committed to play. The tournament’s official Instagram post confirmed his participation, stating: “The #1 ranked golfer in the world is bringing his talents to Houston! @scottie.scheffler has committed to this year’s tournament.” This event marks an opportunity for Scheffler to fine-tune his game before stepping onto even bigger competitions.

After skipping the Mexico Open and Cognizant Classic, Scheffler is set to return for the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational from March 6 to 9 at the Bay Hill Club and Lodge. This will be crucial for the Texan, as he aims for a third consecutive title this year—a feat only Tiger Woods and Matt Every have achieved so far. His 2024 victory at Bay Hill was nothing short of incredible. Scheffler managed to outclass a formidable field that included Shane Lowry and Wyndham Clark, finishing with a flawless final round and an impressive 15-under-par total of 273. Despite his recent inconsistencies, his dominance at this venue cannot be ignored.

The most anticipated event of Scheffler’s schedule is undoubtedly this season’s Masters, where he will attempt to defend his green jacket from April 10 to 13. After an impressive finish four strokes ahead of Ludvig Aberg, his 2024 Masters victory cemented his reputation as Augusta’s modern-day maestro. Now, we will witness him chasing history. If he wins, Scheffler would become the first back-to-back Masters champion since Tiger Woods in 2001-02. The odds sure seem to be in his favor—he has never finished worse than T19 at Augusta. But, the pressure of expectations and a field featuring Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, and Xander Schauffele makes this a massive challenge indeed.

Scottie Scheffler, on a road living up to expectations

It has been a ride for Scheffler. His 2024 season was incontestably legendary: an Olympic gold medal, Player of the Year honors, 7 wins, 2 runner-ups, and 16 Top 10 finishes. However, 2025 has started slowly by his standards—he has yet to win in his first four starts. At The Players Championship though, he struggled to find his usual precision. Scheffler battled inconsistent iron play and a lukewarm putter, preventing him from mounting a serious title defense. After a steady start, his hopes took a hit with a few costly mistakes over the weekend, including a tough stretch on the infamous 17th and 18th holes.

A bogey on the 18th hole made his streak of 11 consecutive rounds (at or below par) worthless at TPC Sawgrass. Despite a rocky performance so far this year, the belief remains that Scheffler is the man to beat when he’s at his best. His statistical dominance last year—leading in strokes gained: total (2.496), scoring average (68.01), and birdie average (4.88)—sets a high bar for him to reach again.

As the season progresses, there is no question about fans’ anticipation as they watch Scheffler’s journey closely. Will he reclaim his form and continue to dominate? Or will new challengers emerge to test World No.1’s resilience? One thing is certain: every step of his schedule will be must-watch golf.